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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ranmore Common, Surrey
Film set catering in Ranmore Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
Film set catering for Ranmore Common
Film set catering in Ranmore Common, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Ranmore Common are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include crew thank-you days and wrap days, with new potatoes, salads and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Ranmore Common, tracks and soft ground need checking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Ranmore Common
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Ranmore Common?
Dorking West station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Ranmore Common?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in Ranmore Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Dorking West station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-September shoots near Ranmore Common lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Location catering around Ranmore Common
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Ranmore Common, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Ranmore Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ranmore Common to Guildford (9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (1.2 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (4.8 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 21 miles from Ranmore Common, within easy reach for London-based crews. Ranmore Common is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Ranmore Common hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
A second meat widens the menu.
Also near Ranmore Common
More for events in Ranmore Common
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away